You must be in an undergrad program and you can’t already have a 4 year degree or higher.

You can not be incarcerated in a state or federal penal institution.

You must be in a degree seeking eligible program. This means that you can’t go and take underwater basket weaving and gym class and expect to get the Pell Grant.

You must not already be receiving a full scholarship or already have your school paid for 100% by a scholarship.This usually means that if you were awarded a huge presidential scholarship and your college is already 100% paid for, you would not get the full Pell Grant because there would be no need for it according to the school.